G2G: Events this week

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Published on: May 2, 2018 | Last Updated: May 2, 2018 9:39 PM EDT

The 11th annual Oxford Studio Tour is Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, featuring 37 artists at 19 locations throughout the county, including, from left, Sue Goossens, Paulette Robertson, Lianne Todd, Paul Walker, Lesley Penwill and Keri Axon. For the full list of artists and studios by location, detailed tour Google maps and related information down to parking tips, visit oxfordstudiotour.ca. For more info, call the Station Arts Centre at 519-842-6151, email office@stationarts.ca or access the “contact us” option on the tour webpage. (Special to Postmedia News)

Festivals

LUNAFEST: A program of short films about women created by women. It’s about giving women the opportunity to tell their stories and opening the door for filmmakers who might not otherwise be given the chance to show their art. LUNAFEST proceeds are donated to charity. Various London agencies will present information about their services to the London community; Wednesday, 6 p.m.; tickets $15-20; 266 Epworth Ave., visit www.lunafest.org

Chuckee Zehr pays tribute to the late great Janis Joplin with a concert Friday at 8 p.m. at Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St. Tickets, $25 advance or $30 at the door, are available at aeolianhall.ca or by calling 519-672-7950.

LONDON JAZZ SOCIETY: Jim Clayton Group featuring Sonja Gustafson on vocals, Sunday, Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne St.; this will be a regular event with tickets only available at the door, $6 for members, $12 for non-members. Doors open 1 p.m., show starts 2 p.m. For info, call the society at 519-681-6767 or visit www.londonjazzsociety.ca/

REYNOLDS, ROBINSON & LODGE: Fundraising dinner and concert, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; tickets $20 concert, $40 dinner and concert, available at the church office or call 519-432-4552, or at the door; Colborne Street United Church, 711 Colborne St.

Linsey Beckett, left, and Brittany Brodie will be among the performers at the Barn Dance Society Show at Purple Hill, 20903 Purple Hill Road in Thorndale Sunday. They will join country music stars Paul Weber, Paul Newell and Murray Williams for the show, which includes the usual roast beef and chicken dinner. The show starts at 2 p.m. and tickets are $40 each, available by calling Anna at 519-461-0538. The show will be hosted by retired radio announcer Jim Swan. (photos Special Postmedia News)

SATURDAY SINGLES DANCE PARTY: Dance with Wolfeman DJ music host, Saturday, 8 p.m., if you are 45 and up, this is the best place to dance and meet new people; $12; Polish Hall, 554 Hill St., 519-433-2579.

LONGWOODS HERITAGE WEEKEND: Experience history being brought back to life as the Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society ‘Royal Scots’ present the 28th Annual Longwoods Heritage Days, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admisson $10, elementary school students free (12 and under), members of the military and cadets in uniform receive free admission.

Canadian blues and folk musician Harry Manx has an 8 p.m. Thursday gig at Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St. Tickets, $40 advance or $45 at the door, are available at aeolianhall.ca or by calling 519-672-7950.

FIRST HUSSARS MUSEUM: The history of the Regiment from 1856 to present, including The Great War and the D-Day Landings during the Second World War; hours: Saturdays and holidays, 1-4 p.m.; free; located at 1 Dundas St. at the Forks of the Thames; 519-455-4533.

ROYAL CANADIAN REGIMENT MUSEUM: Open House at The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, on the occasion of 4th Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment change of command and visit from 1st Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh’s Company, The Royal Canadian Regiment, Saturday, Military parade starting 3 p.m., military vehicles, active members of The RCR on site all day and museum open extended hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come and interact with current serving members of the Regiment or take a tour guided by former serving members; 701 Oxford St.,Free.

Join in a free guided wildflower hike Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Coldstream Conservation Area. Meet the Nature London leader in the parking area at the main entrance. For more info, visit http://www.naturelondon.com (Special to The London Free Press)

Outdoors

SATURDAY MORNING WALKS: Through Warble Woods, 9 a.m.; meet at car park off Commissioners Road W., (Warbler Woods Walk) south of Oxford Street; walks are approximately one hour; families with children are welcome, no dogs; John Clark, 519-641-0442; visit www.tvta.ca

ST. MARYS COMMUNITY PLAYERS: All My Sons, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theatre, St. Marys; tickets: $20, available at SunRayz in St, Marys, by calling 519-284-4826 or online at www.stmaryscommunityplayers.ca

STRATHROY DISTRICT COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE: Peter and the Starcatcher, Friday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; tickets $15, available at the door or in main office at 519-245-2680 or visit www.onstagedirect.com/SDCI; 361 Second St.

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